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City of Champions at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
May6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

City of Champions at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Your City, No Limits! It’s Champion’s Day in LEGO® City, so it’s time for you to step up, join in and discover your inner champion! Join…

Saturday, May 6th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Lotton Art Glass Annual Spring Open House
May6
May7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Lotton Art Glass Annual Spring Open House

Please Save the Date for our Annual Spring Open House, taking place Friday, May 5th from 11am – 7pm & Saturday, May 6th from 10am…

Saturday, May 6th
10:00 a.m.Sunday, May 7th
5:00 p.m.
Lotton Art Glass Gallery & Studios
24760 S. Country Lane
Art and Language Festival
May6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Art and Language Festival

Art & Language Festival is a celebration of a global language, art, dance, music, and song, where students share their talents on stage. All ages…

Saturday, May 6th
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Copernicus Center
5216 W. Lawrence Ave.
Art and Language Festival
May6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Art and Language Festival

Art & Language Festival is a celebration of a global language, art, dance, music, and song, where students share their talents on stage. All ages…

Saturday, May 6th
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Copernicus Center
5216 W. Lawrence Ave.
Kentucky Derby Afternoon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
May6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Kentucky Derby Afternoon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago

Come out to Torali, a modern Italian steakhouse within the Ritz-Carlton Chicago, at 2 p.m. for a special Spring Afternoon Tea service celebrating the Kentucky…

Saturday, May 6th
2:00 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place
Fleurs de Villes Spring Afternoon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
May6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Fleurs de Villes Spring Afternoon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago

Visit Torali at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago for a special themed Spring Afternoon Tea inspired by the Fleurs De Villes VOYAGE. The hotel lobby will be…

Saturday, May 6th
2:00 p.m.2:01 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place
TAY-Gates: The Ultimate Eras Tour Pre-Parties
May6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

TAY-Gates: The Ultimate Eras Tour Pre-Parties

SWIFTIES IT’S ERAS TOUR WEEK IN CHICAGO, not sure what to do before The Eras Tour + want to make sure you beat traffic? at…

Saturday, May 6th
2:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Harry Caray’s Tavern Navy Pier
700 E Grand Avenue
Out of the Shadows Vol II Popping Battle
May6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Out of the Shadows Vol II Popping Battle

Out of the Shadows is a three-day event that aims to bring the wider popping dance community to the Midwest to inspire, educate, and showcase…

Saturday, May 6th
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Off the Ground Dance Studio
3057 N Rockwell St
APIDA Arts Festival
May6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

APIDA Arts Festival

APIDA Arts Festival Celebrating the Creativity of Asian, Pacific Island and Desi Americans in Chicago will host its inaugural festival, May 5 – 7, in…

Saturday, May 6th
5:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street, 5th Floor
Pinoy Show
May6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Pinoy Show

Join us for Kaibigan’s (Northwestern’s Filipino student association) 21st annual Pinoy Show! This Filipino student show will consist of traditional cultural and modern dances, musical…

Saturday, May 6th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Ryan Auditorium
2145 Sheridan Rd
Impulse Momentum
May6
May7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Impulse Momentum

JAM & DO RIGHT PRESENT IMPULSE MOMENTUM TÉLÉPOPMUSIK, FORTUNE, HAZMAT LIVE, ANDREW EMIL, ALEX ZELENKA PARK WEST

Saturday, May 6th
7:00 p.m.Sunday, May 7th
1:30 a.m.
Park West
322 W Armitage Ave
Impulse Momentum, Télépopmusik, Fortune, Hazmat Live, Andrew Emil, Alex Zelenka
May6
May7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Impulse Momentum, Télépopmusik, Fortune, Hazmat Live, Andrew Emil, Alex Zelenka

JAM & DO RIGHT PRESENT IMPULSE MOMENTUM, TÉLÉPOPMUSIK, FORTUNE, HAZMAT LIVE, ANDREW EMIL, ALEX ZELENKA Sat May 6th – 7:30 pm to 1:30 am-  21+…

Saturday, May 6th
7:00 p.m.Sunday, May 7th
1:30 a.m.
Park West
322 W Armitage Ave
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
May7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees

The Garfield Park Conservatory’s 2023 Spring Flower Show returns February 15th! This year’s show, “Bee’s Knees” is a peek into the wondrous relationship between bees…

Garfield Park

Event details
Sunday, May 7th
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Wicker Park Farmers Market Kicks Off Outdoor Season
May7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wicker Park Farmers Market Kicks Off Outdoor Season

Grab your favorite sun hat as the Wicker Park Farmers Market officially opens for its outdoor season. What’s New for 2023?  We have a handful…

Sunday, May 7th
8:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wicker Park
1425 N. Damen Ave.
APIDA Arts Festival
May7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

APIDA Arts Festival

APIDA Arts Festival Celebrating the Creativity of Asian, Pacific Island and Desi Americans in Chicago will host its inaugural festival, May 5 – 7, in…

Sunday, May 7th
10:00 a.m.3:30 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street, 5th Floor
APIDA Arts Festival
May7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

APIDA Arts Festival

The MCA is proud to collaborate with Mia Park, founder of APIDA Arts, to present Day 3 of the APIDA Arts Festival, a three-day event that…

Sunday, May 7th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
City of Champions at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
May7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

City of Champions at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Your City, No Limits! It’s Champion’s Day in LEGO® City, so it’s time for you to step up, join in and discover your inner champion! Join…

Sunday, May 7th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Out of the Shadows Vol II Popping Battle
May7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Out of the Shadows Vol II Popping Battle

Out of the Shadows is a three-day event that aims to bring the wider popping dance community to the Midwest to inspire, educate, and showcase…

Sunday, May 7th
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Off the Ground Dance Studio
3057 N Rockwell St
TAY-Gates: The Ultimate Eras Tour Pre-Parties
May7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

TAY-Gates: The Ultimate Eras Tour Pre-Parties

SWIFTIES IT’S ERAS TOUR WEEK IN CHICAGO, not sure what to do before The Eras Tour + want to make sure you beat traffic? at…

Sunday, May 7th
2:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Harry Caray’s Tavern Navy Pier
700 E Grand Avenue
Passages of Dance & Music:Asian Choreographers Showcase
May7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions

Passages of Dance & Music:Asian Choreographers Showcase

Mandala South Asian Performing Arts, which connects audiences and students with the vibrancy, flavors, and colors of the performing arts traditions of South Asia, presents “Passages…

Sunday, May 7th
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
visceral Dance Theater
Visceral Dance Center, 3121 North Rockwell StreetIL
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
May8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees

The Garfield Park Conservatory’s 2023 Spring Flower Show returns February 15th! This year’s show, “Bee’s Knees” is a peek into the wondrous relationship between bees…

Garfield Park

Event details
Monday, May 8th
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
City of Champions at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
May8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

City of Champions at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Your City, No Limits! It’s Champion’s Day in LEGO® City, so it’s time for you to step up, join in and discover your inner champion! Join…

Monday, May 8th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Poetry @ The Green: May 2023
May8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Poetry @ The Green: May 2023

Poetry @ The Green returns for the summer season this May! The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are proud to…

Monday, May 8th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
The Green at 320
320 S. Canal St.
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
May9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees

The Garfield Park Conservatory’s 2023 Spring Flower Show returns February 15th! This year’s show, “Bee’s Knees” is a peek into the wondrous relationship between bees…

Garfield Park

Event details
Tuesday, May 9th
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
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